The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
13 the Musical
Music & Lyrics Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
Commissioned by Center Theater Group, Los Angeles, CA
Directed & Choreographed by Nick Ono
Vocal Directed by Jill Burdick
May 22, 23, 29, 30, June 4, 5, & 6 @ 7:30pm
May 24 & 31 @ 2pm
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents' divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain... or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?
Starring an incredible cast of teens: Reyna Abdool, Leslie Bertram, Breslin Bumgarner, Ke'ilani Colter, Brayden Dana, Stella Destefani, Isla Friedman, Maxximus Gonzalez, Addie Haner, Caleb Kholer, Gianna Milazzo, Jacob Morley, Yza Morley, Harper Purdy, Ethan Sierra, Stella Soelberg, and Elyssa Walker.
TICKETS: Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors & students. VIP Tables are available for $75 and include a front row table for two, a basket of retro 2000s snacks, drinks, & memorabilia, and fresh-popped popcorn!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Refunds/Exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show date. Ticket transfers MUST be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Please reply to your confirmation email to transfer tickets to a new date. No tickets will be transferred after the event starts.
Health and Safety: Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Start & Running Time: Please note our new start time at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. This show runs 2.5 hours including one 15 minute intermission.
Age Range: This show is rated PG-13 due to minor mature situations and language. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Late Policy: Late seating is not allowed due to the configuration of the theatre.
More Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Theatre Policies may be found on our POLICIES PAGE.
Date & Time
May 22 - Jun 6, 2026
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
